Store Leader

\- Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coaching on sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales. \- Hire, train and motivate a qualified sales team that effectively represents and communicates the kate spade new york brand to our customers. \- Attend, on average, two annual company management meetings. Building Brand Equity: \- Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer. \- Minimum 3 years management experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment \- College degree preferred \- Prior luxury goods experience preferred Skills and Abilities Required: \- Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills \- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and our client base \- Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business \- Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team- environment \- Proficient in windows-based software such as excel, word and outlook Physical Requirements: \- Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends \- Standing for extended periods of time \- Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds \- Comfortable climbing ladders Our Competencies for All Employees \- Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.